MtnHigh Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 I've found that the Triumph's SE Ridge is a much faster descent route than the NE Ridge. This descent route was used on 9/21/2002. Following the route is very straight forward. Double ropes are necessary. Here are the details. 1) From the summit scramble SW toward Thornton Peak for 70'. Locate anchor in a short W facing gulley. Single rap. This section can also be down climbed. 2) Scramble 200' toward Thornton Peak. Locate the anchor at the top of a deep gully to the right when facing Thornton. Double rap about 140'. 3) Exit the gulley left and scramble S for 100'. Locate anchor on top of vertical walls above the glacier. Double rap 180'. A second rap is available for the bottom 20' if 50m ropes are used. 4) Scramble level ridge towards Thornton Peak to a low angle SE facing slab that leads to the glacier. Double rap 180' to the glacier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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